Black Scottish Commando hackle

Traditional military regimental feather glengarry hackle made to order for pipe bands and regimental associations. 100% hand made in the UK as supplied to the regiments.

Total length from base of loop to tip of feather pressed flat approx 5 – 5 1/2″ / 12.5 – 13.5cm

Hand made from goose coquille feathers.

100% made in the UK

We normally keep singles in stock. For large orders they will made to order approx 7-10 days

No. 9 & 11 (Scottish) Commando was a battalion-sized commando units of the British Army during the Second World War. Formed in Scotland, members of No. 11 (Scottish) Commando adopted the Tam o’shanter as their official headdress with black hackle. The black hackle was said to be worn as a mark of unfinished business.

Our regimental feather hackles and plumes are all made in the UK to Ministry of Defence standards. Perfect for your glengarry, Balmoral or Tam O Shanter. As supplied to the Highland regiments and British army and hand made using high quality feathers which comply with the rigorous Ministry of Defence requirements in the UK.

We can also offer bespoke regimental feather hackles. As supplied to pipe bands, re-enactors, film and theatre, why not email us with your requirements – Minimum quantity applies to special order pattern hackles.